When did GM stop putting gas tank in cab?
Like Ford and Chrysler, GM made pickups with gas tanks inside the cab in the 1960’s. Because of concerns about the safety of placing the gas tank inside the passenger cab, the Big Three auto makers all considered relocating the tank outside the passenger compartment in the early 1970’s.
When did the GM side saddle gas tank defect happen?
Although GM originally claimed confidentiality for this material, it dropped this claim after similar documents were released under the Texas “anti-secrecy” law 76A in Zelenuk v. GM. on December 8, 1992, the NHTSA announced that it would officially investigate the 1973-87 GM pickups.
Is the gas tank mounted outside the cab?
GM engineers reached a similar conclusion in their early assessments with Chevrolet engineer Alex Mair recommending in 1964 that the fuel tank of the next generation pickup must be mounted outside the cab and as near the center of the vehicle as practical. ( Attachment E .)
What does the fuel smell like in a GMC Sierra 1500?
If so pull the air filter off and sniff the throttle body for a fuel smell. If the diaphragm has ruptured it will literally be like putting a hose with fuel into the intake and running it full.
Why is my GMC Sierra 1500 stalling and dying?
There is no code given. Have changed the injectors, timing, fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel pump, map sensor, cooling temp sensor on front of block, rebuilt the tbi, air idea valve. None of this hasite helped. The truck starts and dies. Have to give a little gas to keep running. While driving have to 2 foot it so it won’t die.
Why does my Chevy Silverado 1500 shut off?
Can anyone shed some light on this problem. After driving my 04′ Silverado 1500 all day without any problems, after the truck sat in the driveway for a couple of hours, the truck started right up, but then after about 10-20 seconds it shut off. It now continue to do this. It starts normally, but then shuts off.
Why did my Silverado engine die after 9 months?
Turns out that the wiring harness to the ECM had fallen down onto the motor, melted the loom, and shorted the ECM out occassionally. It only took 9 months to figure this out, but it did the trick. It was extremely frustrating as it would run like a champ one day, and die the next.
Where is the heated seat button on a GMC Sierra?
The button used to control the passenger’s heated seat is located on the passenger’s door panel. To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low. The indicator light will glow to indicate the level of heat selected.
What kind of gas tank does a 1987 GMC half ton have?
Discussion in ‘ 1973-1987 ‘ started by Guam52, Jul 1, 2007 . I have a 1987 short bed GMC half ton 4×4. The passanger side tank works fine. As soon as I switch over to the drivers side tank the truck shuts off. I would appreciate and ideas on this, before I dive into it face first.
What was the problem with my GMC pickup truck?
Specifically, the lawsuit claimed the active fuel management (AFM) system, piston rings and PVC system in these vehicles were faulty and caused excessive oil consumption, as well as premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction.
What’s the problem with GM dual tank switch valve?
What the problem always is on the ones I have seen is that GM used a type of foam as a dust seal for the switch and when the foam goes bad it falls apart and gets on the contacts an blocks the electricity flow. Just clean it out and put some non conductive grease in there and thats all there is to it.
Discussion in ‘ 1973-1987 ‘ started by Guam52, Jul 1, 2007 . I have a 1987 short bed GMC half ton 4×4. The passanger side tank works fine. As soon as I switch over to the drivers side tank the truck shuts off. I would appreciate and ideas on this, before I dive into it face first.
Like Ford and Chrysler, GM made pickups with gas tanks inside the cab in the 1960’s. Because of concerns about the safety of placing the gas tank inside the passenger cab, the Big Three auto makers all considered relocating the tank outside the passenger compartment in the early 1970’s.
How do you test a dual tank switch?
If you have a voltmeter, have a friend help you do this test. unplug the wire on the valve (I’m assuming your valve has a single wire like mine) and put a voltmeter between the wire and a ground, then have the helper switch the switch.